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Natural brain coral in the form of a sitting monkey

$4,111.26
£3,000
€3,499.99
CA$5,631.40
A$6,263.35
CHF 3,270.53
MX$76,218.28
NOK 41,769.60
SEK 39,172.52
DKK 26,121.75
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About the Item

A natural brain coral specimen named as such for its distinct resemblance to the human brain. Its bulbous shape is naturally formed with deep grooves created over centuries beneath the ocean as a reef building coral found in The Atlantic-Pacific and Caribbean oceans.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1300
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4185140904082

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